According to the AAOS website, "Falls are the leading cause of injuries to older people in the United States." Even though risk factors of age and heredity cannot be changed, eliminating or reducing the chance of falling can be addressed. Maintaining good health and being physically fit are very important factors in decreasing risk of falls. By making home modifications with grab bars and slip resistant mats in bathtubs/showers, railings on flights of stairs, clear paths without obstacles from room to room and removing throw rugs are just a few of the safety measures one can take to reduce tripping, slipping and falling at home. Footwear that fits properly and has a good gripping sole will provide the most stability for older adults. For more ways to reduce the incidence of falling, log on to http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00135

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: This surgery is typically done with one or two small incisions in the hand. A scope with a small camera attached is inserted into one of the incisions and tools are inserted into the other incision. While watching a video screen, the surgeon releases the transverse carpal tunnel ligament, which relieves pressure on the median nerve. You can typically return to normal use of the hand more quickly with an endoscopic procedure versus open carpal tunnel release. Dr. Caliste Hsu performs endoscopic tunnel release. If you are having hand or wrist pain, contact Miller Orthopaedic and request an appointment with Dr. Hsu.

The goal of a knee replacement is to reduce pain and return the knee its normal functionality. When only one side of the knee cartilage (lateral or medial) is damaged, the patient may be a candidate for Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement. With this procedure, only the damaged cartilage is removed and replaced with the metal and plastic partial knee prosthesis. The healthy cartilage and bone is left intact. The advantages of having a partial knee versus a total knee replacement is the shortened recovery time, usually there is less pain during recovery and less loss of blood due to reduced surgical time required.